CEFR Level
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
"The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins."
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
"The king entered the hall followed by his retinue."
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
"The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties."
a return to a worse or less developed state
"The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis."
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
"The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night."
a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream
"She drifted into a reverie while staring at the sunset."
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
"The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption."
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
"He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him."
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
"The revisal of the contract took longer than expected."
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
"The court ordered the revocation of his license."
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
"He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe."
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
"The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions."
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
"The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence."
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
"His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue."
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
"The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably."
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
"Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews."
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
"The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night."
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
"Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers."
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
"Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence."
a small or tiny ripple
"Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved."
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
"The idea of flying pigs is completely risible."
to tear apart violently
"The earthquake rived the ground in several places."
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
"A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain."
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
"The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat."
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
"The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style."
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
"The constant protests roiled the city streets."
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
"The fans roistered in the streets after the victory."
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
"The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo."
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
"The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar."
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
"We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest."
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
"She looked at the future with roseate optimism."
round or plump in shape; full in sound
"The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence."
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
"Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol."
the quality of being round or plump
"The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully."
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
"The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women."
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
"The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health."
Having a healthy red color in the face.
"She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors."
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
"Cows are ruminants that chew cud."
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
"The horse injured its rump during the fall."
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
"She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing."
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
"The old stone had strange runic carvings on it."
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
"He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life."
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
"His saccharine smile seemed insincere."
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
"The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character."
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
"The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began."
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
"The sagacious leader guided the team through difficult times."
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
"His sagacity made him a great leader."
